Meet the Team
Operating from our Siem Reap and Phnom Penh offices, the FSC team is a family of dedicated professionals; with Social Workers out in the community and Trainers delivering our programs on a daily basis.
Our Board of Directors
Our work is overseen by an external governing Board of Directors comprising five members. The Board includes the Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer, and two additional members. This structure ensures strong oversight and diverse expertise to guide the organization's mission and strategic direction effectively.
Vann Khemreth
Chairman
Mr. Vann Khemreth is a highly experienced NGO professional for almost 20 years with a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Management, obtained in 2014. With nearly two decades of experience, he has worked extensively in child protection across Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia and Myanmar, community development and Business Development Advisor, he drove growth and expanded market presence. He conducted comprehensive market research, formulated business development strategies, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align activities with overall company objectives. Mr. Khemreth's extensive experience in child protection, strategic planning, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration highlights his commitment to fostering safe environments for children and communities. His diverse roles demonstrate his ability to drive effective programs and initiatives in the NGO sector.
Khim Pisey
Vice-Chair
Ms. Khim Pisey, graduated Bachelor’s from Pannasastra University of Cambodia majored in Business Administration. Mrs. Pisey has 18 years of experience working with non-profit organizations with different expertise on women and girls’ empowerment, counseling, gender equity and equality, financial empowerment, leadership and domestic violence. Mrs. Khim Pisey is currently an Executive Director of Women’s Resource Center and a Connection-Centered Transformative Coach. She developed strong leadership skills for leading the organizational strategy, programs implementation as well as fundraising and staff supervision. Mrs. Pisey’s passion is to create a safe place for children and protect them from any forms of abuse that’s why she becomes part of the board of directors with First Step Cambodia, a great organization to make a difference for children's lives.
Chuon Romroth
Treasurer
Ms. Chuon Romroth brings 20 years of combined experience in finance and community development with Christian NGOs. As Program Director at World Relief Cambodia, she leads strategic initiatives in Child Development, Economic Development, and Savings for Life, contributing to organizational planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team. She is deeply committed to supporting children and vulnerable groups, helping draw them closer to God’s Kingdom and fostering community unity. Romroth holds dual master’s degrees in Finance and Banking and Social Work, allowing her to connect financial strategy with social impact. Her leadership drives holistic approaches to economic empowerment and social well-being.
Sam Sreyna
Member
Ms. Sam Sreyna has over 20 years of experience working with international organizations in Cambodia and nine years of teaching in Christian ministries and Bible schools. She spent 18 years with Hagar International Cambodia, progressing from counsellor to senior leadership roles, where she led programmes supporting survivors of human trafficking, sexual abuse, and other forms of violence. She has extensive experience in trauma-informed care, programme leadership, and strengthening partnerships with government and civil society to improve child protection and social services. Inspired by her own experiences of trauma, discrimination, and poverty, Sreyna is passionate about promoting healing, dignity, and hope for vulnerable children and families. Since October 2023, she has served as the Country Director of Hagar Cambodia.
Vacancy
Member
To be recruited
Our Management Team
The organization is under the guidance of the management team: the Executive Director, the Project Managers, and the Administration and Finance Manager.
Executive Director
Yaim Chamreun
Yaim Chamreun is a dedicated leader in Cambodia's social sector, with over 20 years of experience in mental health, social welfare, and child welfare services for vulnerable populations. Since 2012, he has led First Step Cambodia in strengthening child protection mechanisms and providing services to children with lived experience of sexual abuse, while enhancing social service capacity for quality support. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Chamreun also serves as a board member of Family for Every Child, a global alliance with 51 members from 39 countries. He is deeply passionate about creating safer communities for children and empowering local organizations to drive meaningful change.
Admin & Finance Manager
Roeun Rotana
Roeun Rotana joined First Step Cambodia in 2013 as an Admin Assistant. He progressed through roles, earning his Bachelor's in Business Administration in 2015 and later his Master's in Financial Management in 2019. Rotana is now responsible for financial management, including budget planning, internal control, and financial reporting. He oversees the finance & admin team and manages HR and finance policies. His dedication and experience make him a valuable asset to FSC's management team. Rotana's career path exemplifies FSC's commitment to employee development, supporting staff in advancing their roles and expertise over time.
Project Manager
Mao Net
Mao Net is the Project Manager of First Step Cambodia, a local non-governmental organization established in 2010, based in Phnom Penh and working to ensure children are free from abuse. Mr. Mao Net has spent 10 years in the public health and social sectors in Cambodia, working at directly vulnerable children and families. His journey with First Step Cambodia began during his role as a Social Worker in 2016. Since 2022, Mr. Mao Net served as a Project Manager of Boys First project in Phnom Penh, responsible for managing the project implementation, budget, and staff. He has a number specialized skill in case management of child survivors of sexual abuse, children displaying harmful sexual behaviors and supervision to social workers. Mr. Net earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Royal University of Phnom Penh.
Project Manager
Mao Bunhorm
Mao Bunhorm is the Project Manager of First Step Cambodia, a local non-governmental organization established in 2010, based in Phnom Penh and working to ensure children are free from abuse. Mr. Bunhorm has 19 years of experience in the community development and social sectors in Cambodia with local and international non-governmental organizations. He gained a number of skills in project management, strategy and policy development, digitalization, staff performance management, and community development. Since 2022, Mr. Bunhorm served as a Project Manager of Children First project in Siem Reap, responsible for managing the project implementation, budget, and staff. Mr. Bunhorm earned an undergraduate degree in Project Management at Build Bright University.
Our Partners
Our approach to partnership and networking remains the key to our effective and efficient service delivery
Maintaining, improving and increasing partnerships and networks is an approach that has proven to be key to effective and efficient service delivery.
Networks
We are a key member of important local and international networks. Through these networks we are able to share best practices and resources, whilst developing joint projects. First Step shares its expertise on child protection, social work and child sexual abuse. We advocate for boys in the members' current and future programs. We are currently an active member of Family Care First, Family for Every Child, the Child Protection and Disability Network, the Social Work Network, and the Violence Against Children Working Group.
NGOs
First Step works in partnership with over a hundred local NGOs. Case conferences among partners allows us to discuss individual cases and determine how we can provide catered support for each child. Partners help us in the provision of specific services that respond to the child's needs (specific health care services, for example). Our partners have free access to our prevention workshops and training curricula. By building their staff's capacity in identifying and responding to potential cases of abuse, and working to improve reporting mechanisms, we have seen a steady increase in the number of referrals to our Social Workers.
First Step recognizes the key role of the government in developing and providing social services to children, families and communities. We fully support and operate in close collaboration with the government at all levels. First Step has a strong and productive collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSVY) and works closely with local authorities in the communities and with sub-national and national departments such as the Child Welfare Department, the Departments of Social Affairs (DoSVY), the National and Provincial Committee for Counter Trafficking, the Women and Children Consultative Committee, the Commune Committees for Women and Children, and the Departments of Women Affairs, .
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